Atlantics (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt — until a miracle reunites them.
Rated PG-13 • 2019 • 1h 46m
A young Dakar woman is engaged to a wealthy man while in love with a construction worker — who then disappears at sea. Part love story, part ghost story. Won the Grand Prix at Cannes. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent.
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Is Atlantics appropriate for kids?
A young Dakar woman is engaged to a wealthy man while in love with a construction worker — who then disappears at sea. Part love story, part ghost story. Won the Grand Prix at Cannes. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent. Read more — free account
Content severity in Atlantics
What happens in Atlantics, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 1:05 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Atlantics
None.
Violence and gore in Atlantics
None.
Language in Atlantics
Mild language in subtitles.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Atlantics
None.
Mature themes in Atlantics
The film is about West African migration and those left behind — Ada's world haunted by the drowned men who tried to reach Europe. A ghost story that is also a political film about economic migration. Mati Diop's visual poetry is extraordinary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atlantics appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Atlantics is best for ages 15+. It's rated PG-13. A young Dakar woman is engaged to a wealthy man while in love with a construction worker — who then disappears at sea. Part love story, part ghost story. Won the Grand Prix at Cannes. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent.
What age rating does Atlantics have?
Atlantics is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Atlantics about?
A young Dakar woman is engaged to a wealthy man while in love with a construction worker — who then disappears at sea. Part love story, part ghost story. Won the Grand Prix at Cannes. Unrated but PG-13 equivalent.
Is there sex or nudity in Atlantics?
None.
How violent is Atlantics?
None.
Is the language in Atlantics appropriate for kids?
Mild language in subtitles.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Atlantics?
None.
What mature themes appear in Atlantics?
The film is about West African migration and those left behind — Ada's world haunted by the drowned men who tried to reach Europe. A ghost story that is also a political film about economic migration. Mati Diop's visual poetry is extraordinary.
How long is Atlantics?
Atlantics runs 106 minutes, directed by Mati Diop, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full Atlantics parent guide?
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